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S28 VEH

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 VEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension front arms have slight play in ball joints

front brake discs on inside rusted/worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension front arms have slight play in ball joints

front brake discs on inside rusted/worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front disks slightly pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,418 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front disks slightly pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,424 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,082 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near and offside front tyres worn inner edges and slightly on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering rack slight dampness of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,043 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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S28 VEH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S28 VEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S28 VEH registered?

S28 VEH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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The MOT history for S28 VEH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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